Diamant / Incan Gold
- rank: 762
- rating: 6.8
- published: 2005
Print Status
- in print
Why It's On The List
- A push-your-luck game that (a) works with up to 8 players, and (b) has an incredibly high number of "should I go for it!?"moments in light of its short [15-20 minutes] playing time. I've played Diamant with gamers, elementary school kids, Bible study groups... and even with a group of groomsman at a wedding rehearsal - and each time has been a success.
Tips & Tricks:
- It works with 4-8 players, but it really shines with 6-8.
- You must adjust your tactical decisions based on the number of players - money is much more plentiful in games with less players.
Extras
- Incan Gold is the revamping of this game - and will work just fine - but I don't like the production quality nearly as much. (Granted, Diamant - the German edition of this game - was price-y for what you got in the box.) The little cardboard crates are better than the tents - and dropping meeples is much cleaner than choosing cards.
- I do, however, like the addition of artifact cards to Incan Gold.
- The most recent edition (now back to the original Diamant name) has the higher component quality of the original. (At least that's what I can figure out from poking about the internet.)
- This is the first of two games on this list designed by Alan Moon. (Well, co-designed.)
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